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Scott3540

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June 14th, 2007 13:00

Dim E521, GeForce 7300GT 256MB 128-bit causing system to lockup and screen blanks

Hi,
I just received my dell Dim E521 last night with the following config:
 
AMD 64 X2 5600
2 gigs Ram
320 HD
Vista Premium
integrated video
 
I installed my PNY GeForce 7300GT 256MB 128-bit, downloaded the Vista drivers and now when I restart the computer it locksup on the Dell main screen, I then hold the power button until it shuts off then turn it back on it works. I am using a Gateway 22" LCD with a DVI connection, and when the system goes into standby, then comes back on there is just a Blue strip in the center of the monitor.
 
Can someone please tell me if it is a bad video card, or what the fix is?
 
Thanks
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    Posted June 14th, 2007 18:00

    Did you disable the on-board graphics in the bios?
  • Rorsach

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    Posted June 14th, 2007 18:00

    On the newer Dimensions, you disable onboard graphics in Device Manager and set the BIOS to use "Auto".
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    Posted June 14th, 2007 19:00

    Didn't know that, thanks. So it's probably set to Auto by default then?
  • Scott3540

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    Posted June 14th, 2007 20:00

    Thank you for the update on disabling the onboard video in the device manager. I will give this a try tonight.
     
    Thanks again